Trump Proposes $5M “Gold Card” Visa to Replace EB-5 Program

Trump Proposes $5M “Gold Card” Visa to Replace EB-5 Program

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: mark reinstein / Shutterstock.com President Donald Trump has unveiled a proposal to replace the existing EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program with a new “Gold Card” visa, priced at $5 million. This initiative aims to attract affluent individuals by offering permanent U.S. residency and a pathway to citizenship in exchange […]

The Process of Simultaneous Petitioning and Adjustment of Status for a Spouse Who Overstayed Their Visitor Visa in the U.S.

The Process of Simultaneous Petitioning and Adjustment of Status for a Spouse Who Overstayed Their Visitor Visa in the U.S.

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. U.S. immigration law provides a pathway for U.S. citizens to petition for their foreign-born spouses to adjust their immigration status and obtain lawful permanent residency, commonly known as a Green Card. However, this process can become more complex when the foreign spouse has entered the U.S. on a temporary visitor visa […]

How a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder Can Apply for a Green Card for an Overseas Family Member: A Detailed Guide

How a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder Can Apply for a Green Card for an Overseas Family Member: A Detailed Guide

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: art4you1 / shutterstock.com One of the most common pathways to obtaining permanent residency (commonly known as a green card) in the United States is through family-based immigration. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) can petition for certain family members living overseas to join them in […]

Green Card Backlogs and Visa Processing Delays: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions

Green Card Backlogs and Visa Processing Delays: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Evgenia Parajanian / shutterstock.com  To address these challenges, a combination of short-term and long-term solutions is needed. Hiring immigration attorneys and filing mandamus lawsuits can provide immediate relief for individuals stuck in the backlog, but these options are costly and do not address the root causes of the […]